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feat: Flight model update - reduce flap induced drag #7639
feat: Flight model update - reduce flap induced drag #7639
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Reduces drag for engine-out heavy weight takeoffs
Co-authored-by: Saschl <19493808+Saschl@users.noreply.github.com>
Quality Assurance Tester Report Discord : mico#3145 Testing Process: Negatives: Testing Results: Conclusions: |
* Update CHANGELOG.md Reduces drag for engine-out heavy weight takeoffs * Delete flight_model.cfg * Delete engines.cfg * Add files via upload * Update engines.cfg * Update FlightModel.ts * Update flight_model.cfg * Update EngineModel.ts * Update src/fmgc/src/guidance/vnav/EngineModel.ts
Fixes the following issue:
A commenter in the Discord chat channel noted that the A32NX was unable to climb after takeoff at MTOW if an engine becomes inoperative at V1. (https://discord.com/channels/738864299392630914/740722295009706034/1047406331662962718) Shomas and I tested it and concluded the commenter was correct; there is inadequate climb performance for engine-out heavy weight takeoffs.
Summary of Changes
This fix reduces the induced drag for flaps down configurations. At heavy weights, the airplane is operating at higher lift coefficients. The drag level was too high (L/D too low) to provide adequate climb or acceleration capability.
Idle thrust was increased so that the decel condition used for testing in CONF 3 continues to be met with the lower induced drag.
The flap drag polars used for VNAV guidance calculations were adjusted to match the new flap drag levels.
Reducing the flap induced drag required re-tuning total flap drag for each flap configuration.
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References
Additional context
Be aware that, due to the hydraulics simulation, there may be one or multiple elevator pitch down pulses upon gear retraction with one engine inoperative. This issue is beyond the scope of this PR.
Discord username (if different from GitHub): donbikes#4084
Testing instructions
This PR enables climb and acceleration capability after engine failure at V1 for heavy weight takeoffs (as long as the takeoff weight is within the takeoff climb limited takeoff weight for the airplane). For testing purposes, the airplane is within the climb limited takeoff weight for any takeoff flap configuration at sea level, ISA temperature, zero wind. Be aware that to minimize drag, you should not delay gear retraction and will need to apply rudder to minimize sideslip drag. Also, be aware of the issue discussed under "Additional context." Also see the engine failure takeoff procedure in "References."
CONF 3 will be more critical than CONF 2, which will be more critical than CONF 1+F due to the L/D relationships at V2 speed.
MTOW at sea level, ISA, zero wind is below the climb-limited weight, that is, you should not be limited by climb performance for these conditions. For the more adventurous, an example of a climb-limited takeoff condition would be at SBGO rwy 14, 40C, 78.5T, CONF 3, V1/VR/V2 of 135/139/140. For this condition, an average climb rate of 350-400 fpm should be achievable.
To simulate an engine failure, I bind a keystroke to "Toggle Engine 1 Fuel Valve" (and/or engine 2 fuel valve) under the "Instruments and Systems" "Fuel" control bindings.
How to download the PR for QA
Every new commit to this PR will cause a new A32NX artifact to be created, built, and uploaded.